May Half Term Things To Do

Whether it’s a grand day out with the grandkids, a mum and son day or spending time with your nephew, taking the train is a great way to connect with each other and get back to doing the things you love with the people you love! Window gaze from the train, with a packed lunch and enjoy the sights as you embark on a beautiful journey across Britain, spending time with your family.

How about travelling on the West Highland Line – perfect for those little witches and wizards and journey as close as you can to the idea of Hogwarts! With epic landscapes, towering mountains and stunning lochs around every bend. You’ll be treated to a fantastic journey, so don’t forget to bring your camera and grab a window seat too!

Both kids and adults will have a super time exploring, and treasuring hunting. Whether you pick the Bristol Cliffton Trail (a Secret Spy Mission Trail) where your job is to stop the evil enemies from dismantling the local landmark or the Carlisle – the Roman Hoard Trail, where you need to decipher clues to discover the location of the buried treasure.

There’s so much to choose from, get your spy thinking caps on, put down those mobile phones, grab your walking boots and raincoats (just in case). And set off on a family-friendly Treasure Trail that’ll release your inner adventurer.

This is the perfect addition to your list of ‘half term activities near me’ because you can find a Treasure Trail anywhere!

From fun-filled audience participation shows, a game lodge and interactive workshops to an under 5’s chalk trail scooter zone! There’s so many fun ‘half term activities near me’ that your kids will love!

There’s even nature-rich, imaginative sensory play areas for your little ones to burn off some energy. Think that’s it? There’s also a daily puppet show AND daily storytelling!

It’s time to uncover a myriad of dark secrets of the most terrifying creatures and mythical monsters. From the Stone Troll and Japanese Baku to…the Tooth Fairy? Not to mention a Griffin, Unicorn and so much more!

This family-friendly event is an award-winning show that is bound to leave you feeling amazed

Then it’s time you embark on a heroic family trail around the Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum this May half term!

Find all sorts of action heroes hidden here, there and everywhere, as your task is to figure out the answers to their challenging questions. You’ll notice that every superhero is holding a number, which you’ll need to match to another on your answer sheet and solve the clue to save the world!

Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, learn new things about the moons and you can ask as many questions about astronomy and space!

This moon-tastic adventure is one of the perfect ‘half term activities near me’ for kids who love all things space!

The Flower Festival is an outdoor activity in the city centre that is set to brighten up your day! With beautiful floral installations, exciting live music, outdoor dining and entertainment, it’s truly a day out for the entire family.

The outdoor adventure will have you looking around the city streets for the most amazing and colourful floral displays.

Hear the sound of buzzing bees, watch the flutter of butterflies and catch the sights of happy smiles all around!

Check into the Seahorse Hotel and get an up close and personal look at this incredible species in the BRAND NEW Seahorse area!

Learn all about the amazing creatures with the seahorse trail, engage in colouring activities and even snap up a reward too! With interactive activities, this family event will be super fun and engaging – making it the ideal bank holiday weekend outing.

Then The Library of Enchantment will be up your street! Escape rooms are one of many ‘half term activities near me’ that families can enjoy together, and this one is no different!

Your goal is, to escape the library that’s filled with seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who’s always up to meddlesome mischief!

Can you escape before the Library Inspector comes?

We think this fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room will have you fully engrossed and working together like never before!

At this brand-new attraction, join Paddington on his mission to help The Brown family prepare for the Marmalade Day Festival!

The HUGE multi-sensory journey will have the entire family immersed in all things Paddington! Board a life-sized train, experience the sights and sounds of London and enjoy the funfair games! Plus, you can munch on tasty marmalade treats too!

We think it’s going to be a fab family day out this May bank holiday!